MyDoom worm disabled Google 15 years ago and continues to take over more computers via infected emails, finds Palo Alto Networks

MyDoom worm disabled Google 15 years ago and continues to take over more computers via infected emails, finds Palo Alto Networks
Facebook’s own platforms found to be used in scams related to Libra cryptocurrency, adding to regulatory pressure over the controversial plans
NCSC security agency stops phishing scams and helps reduce online fraud impersonating HMRC as part of ‘active’ cyber defence programme
Committee finds Chinese gear could be safely allowed in some areas of 5G networks, but says there may be ‘geopolitical or ethical grounds’ to shut Huawei out
As enterprises continue to develop their hybrid cloud architectures, more sensitive information has the potential to become exposed. Learn about the current compliance issues and how enterprises are approaching their security protocols as their hybrid clouds develop and expand
The NHS requires ‘urgent’ investment into cyber-security, with security built into new technologies from the beginning, say Imperial College London researchers
The fine, intended to penalise ‘poor security arrangements’ that allowed the attack to take place, is the largest ever announced by the ICO and its first under new GDPR rules
Phishing and ransomware top the list of cyber-attacks reported to the Financial Conduct Authority amidst stricter transparency requirements
Four postal warehouses were evacuated on Monday after parcel erroneously tested positive for sarin nerve agent
Study finds two-thirds of security professionals have considered quitting their jobs or leaving the industry, as skills gap grows
Researchers say an ongoing state-backed hacking campaign has made off with gigabytes of data on targeted individuals
The malware was distributed via a highly successful affiliate nework that saw it at one point accounting for half of all ransomware infections
The remarks follow US reports that US military hackers have placed malware within Russia’s power grid, creating the potential for a devastating attack
Alert underscores the difficulty of protecting myriads of internet-connected home devices
The Xenotime hackers, known for attempting to cause an explosion at a Saudi oil plant, have a new target in their sights
Manufacturing looks set to become one of the first industries to be transformed by 5G. Until now, the full potential of IoT has not been fully realised as network capacity, speed and latency have been barriers. 5G could remove all these obstacles.
The hack affects the News app built into Windows 10 and some built-in games, and can lead to unwanted purchases or virus infections
Airlines’ mobile apps typically contain an average of 21 vulnerabilities each and transmit data over multiple unsecured connections, researchers find
The bug has been compared to the ‘EternalBlue’ vulnerability behind WannaCry, NotPetya and other worldwide malware outbreaks
The voluntary refund programme aims to address ‘no fault’ scams in which customers are tricked into authorising payments, but not all banks have joined
Next-generation networks make it too difficult for security agencies to spy on targets, says EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove in leaked memo
Drones manufactured or sold by Chinese firms, such as market leader DJI, may pose a risk to national security or critical infrastructure, authorities say
The Aura system is designed on a consortium model, allowing any luxury firm to use it to provide tracking services to users
The issue appears to be due to an incomplete patch for a known issue dating from 2014
The company urges its 1.5 billion users to update after finding devices were tapped using a vulnerability in the software
Latest kernel adds SafeSetID security module, support for using persistent memory as RAM and other essential features
The summit does not single out Huawei, but calls for restrictions that take state influence into account
A certificate used to validate extensions expired at midnight on Friday, causing most add-ons to immediately stop working
Countries from around the world discuss 5G security, but Russia, China and Huawei not invited
New law to ensure basic cyber security features would be implemented in all Internet-connected products